The NeurologyLive® headache and migraine clinical focus page offers information, podcasts, videos, and news and interviews with physicians related to the care of patients with headache disorders such as chronic and episodic migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, and more. The page includes updates on the latest FDA actions, clinical guidelines, and study and clinical trial findings.
August 16th 2025
A recent study reassured that triptans may be safe for migraine treatment, emphasizing the need for individualized assessments of cardiovascular risks.
Exploring Use of AI Tools for Cardiovascular Risk Prediction in Migraine: Chia-Chun Chiang, MD
July 22nd 2025The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester talked about using artificial intelligence-electrocardiogram at baseline to predict adverse vascular events in patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Rethinking Neurology Education With AI: A Preview of ANA/AUPN 2025
July 18th 2025Elisabeth Marsh, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins, shared her insights on the emerging role of AI in clinical practice and neurologic education, ahead of her session at the 2025 ANA/AUPN Annual Meetings.
How Simulations Can Improve Non-Clinical Competencies in Neurology Education
July 17th 2025Nuri Jacoby, MD, neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed a hands-on session at the upcoming AUP Annual Meeting exploring how simulations can teach communication, professionalism, and feedback skills in neurology training.
Overviewing Pivotal Phase 3 TEMPLE Trial of Atogepant vs Topiramate: Jessica Ailani, MD
July 3rd 2025The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center discussed results from the phase 3 TEMPLE trial, which showed improved tolerability and cognitive outcomes with atogepant vs topiramate in episodic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Using AI to Assist in Identifying Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Migraine
June 26th 2025Chia-Chun Chiang, MD, associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester, discussed how AI-based ECG and imaging tools can aid in predicting stroke and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with migraine.
NeuroVoices: Stewart Tepper, MD, on Understanding Newly Approved STS101 for Acute Migraine
June 25th 2025The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth broke down the clinical utility, supporting data, and practical use cases for STS101, a newly approved nasal powder formulation of dihydroergotamine for acute migraine.
Patients Voicing Key Needs for Migraine Care and Advocacy: Elizabeth W. Leroux, MD, FRCPC
June 24th 2025The neurologist and headache specialist at the Montreal Neurological Clinic spoke about a recent national survey presented at AHS 2025 that revealed insightful patient perspectives in migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
What Newly Approved STS101 Brings to Migraine Treatment Landscape: Stewart Tepper, MD
June 23rd 2025The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth broke down the FDA approval of STS101, a new DHE nasal powder, and its implications for acute migraine care. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Exploring Cognitive Difficulties in Migraine: Aligning Subjective and Objective Findings
June 22nd 2025Laura Sebrow, PhD, a post doctoral neuropsychology fellow at North Shore University Hospital, discussed the relationship between patients’ reported cognitive difficulties and measurable cognitive performance during different migraine phases.
Targeting A3AR in Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain: A Promising Approach for an Unmet Clinical Need
June 21st 2025Marcela Romero-Reyes, DDS, PhD, FAHS, director of the Brotman Facial Pain Clinic at the University of Maryland, discussed a promising and potentially safer therapeutic approach for managing trigeminal neuropathic pain.
Promise and Challenges of Targeting PACAP to Treat Migraine: Michael Marmura, MD
June 19th 2025The director of outpatient care at Jefferson Headache Center weighed in on the future of PACAP as a migraine target and previewed upcoming innovations at the 2025 AHS Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]